Facing the Anthropocene: The Earth’s New Geological Era (http://therealnews NULL.com/t2/index NULL.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=31&Itemid=74&jumival=17159)
Ian Angus, author of the new book Facing the Anthropocene, explains the significance of a new epoch marked by an unprecedented level of human impact on the Earth

Tens of Thousands of Protesters Demand New Elections in Brazil (http://therealnews NULL.com/t2/index NULL.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=31&Itemid=74&jumival=17188)
President Michel Temer has just succeeded in carrying out a coup against Dilma Rousseff, but we are unlikely to see him concede to public pressure, says Alex Main of the Center for Economic Policy Research

2016 May Be The Year for Third Parties in America (http://therealnews NULL.com/t2/index NULL.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=31&Itemid=74&jumival=17183)
Trump’s and Clinton’s historic disapproval ratings could be a boon for third parties, says Professor Jonathan Martin of Framingham State University

Uproar Over Apple-Ireland Tax Deal Ruling Could Put Multinationals Under the Gun During G20 (http://therealnews NULL.com/t2/index NULL.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=31&Itemid=74&jumival=17163)
Economist James Henry explains why he thinks Apple’s position on the European Commission’s ruling is indefensible

Study: Increased Pollution Does Not Bring More Jobs (http://therealnews NULL.com/t2/index NULL.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=31&Itemid=74&jumival=17135)
Communities of color are also bearing burden from toxic facilities in large part without receiving the employment benefits, says Michael Ash of the Political Economy